LGBTQ+ Books for Kids and Families
The experiences of LGBTQ+ kids and families are captured in this list comprised of picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Informational books are also included and span a variety of topics that include gender identity and the LGBTQ+ rights movement. (Updated June 2022)
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'Twas the Night Before Pride
Picture book: A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride in a historical perspective--honoring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.
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Calvin
Picture book: Written by the parents of a transgender child, this story is informed by best practices about how to support your child as they come out as transgender. Beautiful depiction of being loved and accepted by family, friends, and community.
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Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Picture book: A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.
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Bodies Are Cool
Easy nonfiction: Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
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If You're A Drag Queen and You Know It
Picture book: Drag queens sing verses of this popular song that encourage everyone to express their fabulousness by singing, posing, and twirling along.
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Rabbit Chase
Graphic novel: Aimée, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, has been bullied and isolated since sharing about their non-binary identity. Aimée is on a school field trip to offer gifts to the water spirits who protect the land but they wander off and find themself in an alternate dimension. This coming of age story inspired by Alice in Wonderland captures Aimée's experience of self discovery.
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In the Key of Us
Chapter book: With lyricism and emotional honesty, Lockington tells the story of two talented Black girls who find hope and healing in each other at Harmony Music Camp. Features friendship and budding romance.
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Almost Flying
Chapter book: In this Stonewall Honor book, a week-long amusement park road trip becomes a true roller coaster of emotion when Dalia realizes she has more-than-friend feelings for her new bestie.
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Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
Chapter book: Hazel’s mum died two years ago and ever since she has been moving around with her other mother, mama, and her sister Peach. They have settled in Rose Harbor, ME for the summer where Hazel learns about a mythical mermaid, meets her new neighbor Lemon, and makes a special connection with her nonbinary friend Jules. Through her new friends and community, Hazel starts to reclaim herself and heal from the loss of her mum.
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King and the Dragonflies
Chapter book: When King’s brother Khalid dies unexpectedly, he’s left reeling with Khalid’s final advice to end his friendship with his best friend over rumors that he’s gay.
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